The purchase, construction of a cottage from scratch adds to the worries not only on the arrangement of the future home and the creation of comfort, but also on the proper use of the house territory. A great idea for family owners of a suburban area is the construction of a playground. You can organize a comfort zone even in a small area at the entrance, in a clearing in the middle of the skyscrapers. Self-created house, swing, sports corner will allow spending time in the fresh air with benefit and enthusiasm. Only by directly participating in the construction of the site, adults can be sure of the safety and reliability of the structures.
Features of the layout and arrangement of the playground
To a positive outcome of any undertaking leads only competent planning. The design of the playground should be approached with great responsibility. The main components of the process are safety, interest, physical development, health. The child will be able to benefit from spending time playing games only in the play area with a competent layout.
First you need to come up with an interesting project to maximize the interest of future users. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the age of children, the level of physical development, and hobbies. To simplify the planning process will help create a sketch of the site with the application of all the elements of the site (swing, sandbox, slide, bars and other things). Having a detailed layout, you can pre-analyze and anticipate possible negative points, make timely adjustments.
Site development and principles
A playground in the courtyard of the summer residence or next to the high-rise building must comply with the conditions of modern society. The thinking of new generation children is significantly different from adults, so it is important to organize a rich, diverse space for their growth and improvement.
Most of the life of the child takes a game. This process, transferred to the playground with gaming equipment, will contribute to mental, physical development, a beneficial effect on cultural, psychological adaptation. The formation of useful skills depends on the proper organization of the recreation area. When drawing up a construction plan, several important factors must be considered.
Seat selection
The location of the playground should be convenient for all households. The positive side of a self-created project is the ability to choose the most suitable place and save well. Comfortable placement of the game complex will allow you to enjoy the game in the fresh air at any time of the year. It should be a flat surface without holes and slopes, cleared of plantings. It is also important to consider lighting. When choosing a place for the entertainment area, the following points should be considered:
The territory should be well visible from anywhere in the private area;
Nearby there should not be flower beds with cultivated plants and farm buildings;
It is better to place the site near the fence if it is not a fence from the roadway;
Choose should be a spacious area, the area of which will be sufficient to place all the elements at a safe distance;
The site should not be constantly shaded. It is better to build a special canopy for the sandbox and swing.
Required space
Regardless of the age and number of children, it is necessary to allocate a lot of places for games in a summer cottage. After a while, the house, the sandbox and the low swing will cease to interest the child, so it is worth considering the possibility of improving and completing the recreation area.
You can make the site as functional as possible if you first draw its scale drawing and apply the necessary structures. It is important to indicate the distance between all elements and their dimensions.
Standard sizes of playgrounds for preschoolers 6 x 6 meters. When calculating, it is necessary to take into account the size of the safe area near each entertainment facility, it is necessary to take into account the swing range, the take-off run at the carousel, and the safe descent from the hill. The older the child, the larger the area must be used to build the site.School children from 7 years old will be interested in obstacle courses, cable cars, wooden climbing walls.
Pad design
The criteria for choosing a suitable playground design directly depend on the age of the child. Most kids do not need large and complex designs. They will be happy with the usual sandbox, slide and swing. School children will like a tall house with a slide, a climbing wall and other elements that you can climb and jump on. Teenagers from 12 years old already have their own interests and preferences, so it will be appropriate for them to build a site in the style of their favorite movie, a computer game. A recreation area for older children needs to be equipped with a slope of physical development, you can place a rope, a Swedish wall, simple exercise machines, a horizontal bar. The playgrounds of the following type will perfectly fit into the landscape design:
Thematic. They are created as fairy tales, films. It may be a pirate fleet, a large fire engine, the kingdom of a little princess;
Sports facilities. Consist of many components. Place horizontal bars, rings, various shells, a tennis table;
Combined. Designed for children of different ages. To meet the needs of each child, the yard is filled with elements of varying complexity.
Materials for arrangement
At the initial stage, when drawing up the layout, it is necessary to choose the right materials for the future entertainment area. Quality parts are the key to the durability of any design. When constructing a playground, there should be no doubt at all about their reliability. Each building material, regardless of purpose and type, must be certified, meet all safety standards. To equip the gaming zone on the street, the following materials are used:
Tree. The bulk of the designs. Used for the manufacture of solid, glued parts (sandboxes, seats, beams, rings, table).After processing with special impregnation, the products do not crack and do not deform when wet;
Metal. Various supports, crossbars, swing frames and other elements are made of it. Use aluminum, steel. To improve the quality characteristics and improve the appearance using zinc coating, powder coating;
Plastic. The most affordable, damage-resistant material. Presented in a huge range of colors. You can purchase finished parts of the necessary shape;
Water resistant plywood. Designed for the manufacture of various decor, giving strength to products. It is possible to use material of various thickness;
Polypropylene. With a small fiber diameter, it has high permissible load indicators. Used for the manufacture of ropes, swings, suspension bridge, obstacle course.
Textiles on the playground are used only for organizing a removable canopy or fences. The constant use of matter on the street will quickly spoil its appearance. Getting wet in the rain will cause fungus.
Site selection
The most budgetary type of coverage for a children's recreation area is lawn grass and river sand. You can play them almost safely. However, natural, pleasant to the touch lawns after rain for some time become unsuitable for use. Also, the shortcomings are replenished with the complexity of cleaning, the presence of insects.
It is much easier to cover the playground with artificial turf. Thanks to modern technology, many types of lawns are made, excluding the appearance of injuries during a fall. The following coatings are most popular:
Tartan. Consists of synthetic rubber. The material is absolutely safe, does not cause allergies, does not dust, does not emit toxins. Bright dyes include only natural ingredients.The seamless coating is resistant to evaporation, withstands a wide range of temperature differences, is easy to clean, does not slip;
Plastic The collapsible design consists of modules. Geometrically stable products have a ribbed surface. The blocks tolerate low temperatures well and are resistant to fading. They are mounted on a flat sandy surface, rammed into it and snap into place;
Soft tile. The soft rubber coating has characteristics identical to the tartan flooring, but consists of individual elements. Hygienic, non-slip material is resistant to changes in weather conditions, has high rates of sound and vibration isolation. The tile is easily repaired at home;
Artificial grass. The main advantage of synthetic grass is the lack of need for watering, top dressing, shaping. This coating is not trampled, not jammed. A springy fiber softens the load on the legs, spine, and when it falls, it absorbs shock. Artificial grass needs careful grooming. Polypropylene grass must be combed in a timely manner, remove debris, wipe with a solution of water and vinegar.
The main objects of the playground
The arrangement of a playground is a great option to complement the composition of the site. The remoteness of suburban private houses from large parks and entertainment centers makes it simply necessary to build a separate play area right in the yard. Children will enjoy playing outdoors in their own playground.
All children, regardless of age, are interested in outdoor games. But the type of structures for their development will be radically different. A good play area should be filled with various elements that allow you to create without restrictions. No need to come up with activities for children, just build a small dream town, leaving freedom for the imagination.
Sandbox
Mandatory attribute of each playground.Sandboxes are more suitable for babies, so during the construction it is necessary to provide for the further possibility of their transformation. Designs can be closed and open type.
Before starting work on the construction of an open sandbox, you need to choose the most successful place. Then you need to make a small depression in the ground, cover it with oilcloth and knock the frame out of the boards. The tree should be pre-prepared, planed and treated with an antiseptic. An open sandbox design may be the most common with nailed seats, in the form of a car. You can use any material - plywood, plastic, rubber tires and more.
A closed sandbox is characterized by a lid. The main advantage of this element is ease of maintenance, good protection against ingress of debris. The manufacturing method is identical to the open type. The cover is made of two plywood sheets and door hinges. Screw the sash to the side boards.
Children's house
Most children dream of having their own house. They build huts on the street from improvised materials and equip a place of solitude to their liking. But it is much more pleasant to play in a real garden house. Here you can hide, conduct secret research with friends and just relax, enjoying nature. Depending on the type of material used, houses for playgrounds are of the following types:
Fabric folding. The easiest, cheapest option and least reliable. The frame of any material is tightened with fabric, in the same way create a roof. It can be a house - a tent, a wigwam. You can use it only in the summer, in calm weather. Hide from the rain in it will not work;
Nora the hobbit. The design is copied from the house of a popular forest dweller. It has a rounded shape, made of timber. Doors, round windows. Such a structure on the site transforms an ordinary country garden into a world of limitless fantasies;
A house on a tree.An unusual, entertaining structure raised above the ground and hidden in the crown of trees. Make it from wooden boards or bars. Responsibly should concern to fasteners;
Two-level house. Such a construction on the playground is the ultimate dream of every child. The design takes up a lot of space, so if the site is small, you will have to sacrifice one or more zones. On the first floor you can store toys, and on the second floor you can put a sofa and a table for relaxation. You can get to the upper tier by a rope or ladder;
"Green house. Creeping, climbing plants are allowed along the usual mesh frame. In the middle is always cozy and fresh. It fits perfectly into any landscape.
Slides
It is difficult to imagine a full-fledged playground without a slide. Before choosing a design, safety, durability, and complexity of assembly should be considered. Garden structures are made of plastic, metal, wood.
PVC slides are suitable for children under 5 years old. Miniature lightweight designs are universal. Slopes can be made in the form of pipes, waves, spirals. Due to the good heat capacity, the plastic slide does not overheat in the summer, it maintains a normal temperature in winter. Assembly of elements is very simple, just connect the parts according to the instructions. Of the minuses, fragility and fragility can be noted.
Metal slides are very durable. Even with active use, such a slide can be exploited by several more generations. Under the child, you can adjust the height and length of the descent. The negative aspects include the high thermal conductivity of the material, the need for constant care.
Wooden slides are chosen for many reasons. Natural designs are safe and light. Such slides can be moved from anywhere in the site, kindergarten. You should also consider the possibility of deformation of the material from changes in temperature and precipitation.To maximize the service life, all the details of the wooden slide must be treated with a special tool.
Swing
Traditional swings for the playground are made of metal, wood. The main thing is convenience, safety, the ability of the racks to withstand heavy loads. Garden structures are often complemented by canopies made of wood, polycarbonate, fabric.
Before starting the assembly of the swing, you should determine their location, seasonality, purpose. Large structures will not be appropriate in a small area. Quite miniature designs over time may not support the weight of an older child. With your own hands you can build a mobile or stationary model.
In appearance, they are classified as follows:
Hammock. Stretched between metal beams, tree branches. They create a sensation of soaring above the ground. Able to withstand heavy weight;
Single. They feature a very fast installation system. They can be installed anywhere on the site. The design can be any - suspended, frame;
Outboard. The seat is suspended on chains or ropes. Due to the abundance of available material, the swing can have a different size and shape;
Deck chairs. The swing is fixed at a single point. Can accommodate several people at once. The frame is made of a special high-strength alloy.
Hanging tracks
Useful attribute on any playground. Playing on suspended tracks will be interesting to children from 7 years. It is very important to explain to the child the importance of safety before starting operation. If the elements are pulled high, a mesh should be pulled under them.
Rope devices have a beneficial effect on the development of the child, his coordination. Even if it is not possible to overcome all obstacles the first time, physical development during the game is ensured. Suspension track parts can be round or flat, made of wood, plastic, metal.Homemade designs can be made in any way.
Staircases and climbing slides
Facilities for sports and active games should be on every playground. This is a universal solution to many problems. Such complexes will provide the child with a mobile, interesting leisure, contribute to better health. Children will be able to engage in the outdoor sports field using special equipment.
Stair complexes should be filled with devices for training all muscle groups, coordination, and dexterity. Climbing slides develop endurance, strengthen the abdominal press. Street stairs with a large number of crossbars can be mounted individually in concrete or create a whole group. Between them you can hang rings, horizontal bars.
Playground Safety
The independently constructed sites on its site do not have any requirements and standards. Each parent himself must think about safety and during construction follow the following recommendations.
Game elements on the site for young children, up to 5 years old, should not exceed 2 meters, slides and swings - 1.5 meters. In order not to redo the filling of the recreation area as the child grows up, you can immediately establish a combined platform.
An important point is the quality coverage. It is better to refuse concrete, asphalt. These materials will provide injuries even with slight skin contact. The most profitable options are artificial grass, rubber tiles, rubber crumb.
For safety reasons, rubber must cover all steps on the site with rubber. If plastic is present, it must be of high quality. Suspension structures must be firmly bolted. At intervals, the integrity of the fasteners should be checked. The entire perimeter of the playing area should be well lit in the evening.
Self-made wood site
Any child dreams of his corner in the country. It is very simple to give a real fairy tale created by yourself. You should start with planning and drawing up drawings. At the initial stage, the competent layout and the favorable location of all the details of the future complex are important. Provide a type of fence. The method of mounting movable wooden elements.
As a coating, it is better to use river sand or lawn grass. A platform made of natural material will look great on a natural background. If there is no time to wait for the germination of grass, the playing area can be covered with an artificial plastic carpet.
The number and type of elements, their design method depends on the desire and size of the site. First of all, you should build a sandbox. We dig a small pit, equip drainage. Pour gravel to the bottom and ram well. Stakes should be driven in corners; their height above the ground will mean the height of the board fence. Do not make it too high, enough 20 centimeters. We knock down a wooden structure.
Also on the playground, you can build a wooden slide with a house. For the frame, it is better to use a powerful beam. All work must be carried out strictly according to the level. We collect the harness and mount on pre-dug columns. The descent is sealed tightly with transverse trims.
The simplest version of a swing made of wood is counterweight. You can make them very simple. The support frame is assembled from two wooden triangles, with our own hands we place the metal crossbar on which the wooden board will be based.
All wooden elements in the playground should be safe. At the end of the work, sharp corners should be rounded as much as possible, sanded, prepared for painting.
We build a site from improvised materials
You can build a whole town for a child on your site from simple improvised materials.A huge number of original ideas for such a construction. Having planned a children's zone and having chosen attributes necessary for the child, it is possible to start construction.
A beautiful house can be whipped up from cardboard boxes. Using scissors and scotch tape, cut out the windows, give the necessary shape. For a more durable house, you can use wooden boards, plastic bottles filled with sand.
A great sandbox will come from a car tire. It is necessary to cut off the internal bends, put the bottom with oilcloth and fill it with sand. In the same way you can make a miniature pool. Also from the tires you can build a ladder for running. Tires of different sizes must be stacked, fastened. If you dig them vertically into the ground, you can get an interesting maze that can be decorated with colorful paints.
Conclusion
The construction of a playground on the site is an interesting and fascinating process. It is guaranteed that adults and children will enjoy it. You can use any project and material. By being smart, you can create a real fairy-tale city, from which it will be impossible to pull the child away.
The purchase, construction of a cottage from scratch adds to the worries not only on the arrangement of the future home and the creation of comfort, but also on the proper use of the house territory. A great idea for family owners of a suburban area is the construction of a playground. You can organize a comfort zone even in a small area at the entrance, in a clearing in the middle of the skyscrapers. Self-created house, swing, sports corner will allow spending time in the fresh air with benefit and enthusiasm. Only by directly participating in the construction of the site, adults can be sure of the safety and reliability of the structures.
Content
Features of the layout and arrangement of the playground
To a positive outcome of any undertaking leads only competent planning. The design of the playground should be approached with great responsibility. The main components of the process are safety, interest, physical development, health. The child will be able to benefit from spending time playing games only in the play area with a competent layout.
First you need to come up with an interesting project to maximize the interest of future users. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the age of children, the level of physical development, and hobbies. To simplify the planning process will help create a sketch of the site with the application of all the elements of the site (swing, sandbox, slide, bars and other things). Having a detailed layout, you can pre-analyze and anticipate possible negative points, make timely adjustments.
Site development and principles
A playground in the courtyard of the summer residence or next to the high-rise building must comply with the conditions of modern society. The thinking of new generation children is significantly different from adults, so it is important to organize a rich, diverse space for their growth and improvement.
Most of the life of the child takes a game. This process, transferred to the playground with gaming equipment, will contribute to mental, physical development, a beneficial effect on cultural, psychological adaptation. The formation of useful skills depends on the proper organization of the recreation area. When drawing up a construction plan, several important factors must be considered.
Seat selection
The location of the playground should be convenient for all households. The positive side of a self-created project is the ability to choose the most suitable place and save well. Comfortable placement of the game complex will allow you to enjoy the game in the fresh air at any time of the year. It should be a flat surface without holes and slopes, cleared of plantings. It is also important to consider lighting. When choosing a place for the entertainment area, the following points should be considered:
Required space
Regardless of the age and number of children, it is necessary to allocate a lot of places for games in a summer cottage. After a while, the house, the sandbox and the low swing will cease to interest the child, so it is worth considering the possibility of improving and completing the recreation area.
Standard sizes of playgrounds for preschoolers 6 x 6 meters. When calculating, it is necessary to take into account the size of the safe area near each entertainment facility, it is necessary to take into account the swing range, the take-off run at the carousel, and the safe descent from the hill. The older the child, the larger the area must be used to build the site.School children from 7 years old will be interested in obstacle courses, cable cars, wooden climbing walls.
Pad design
The criteria for choosing a suitable playground design directly depend on the age of the child. Most kids do not need large and complex designs. They will be happy with the usual sandbox, slide and swing. School children will like a tall house with a slide, a climbing wall and other elements that you can climb and jump on. Teenagers from 12 years old already have their own interests and preferences, so it will be appropriate for them to build a site in the style of their favorite movie, a computer game. A recreation area for older children needs to be equipped with a slope of physical development, you can place a rope, a Swedish wall, simple exercise machines, a horizontal bar. The playgrounds of the following type will perfectly fit into the landscape design:
Materials for arrangement
At the initial stage, when drawing up the layout, it is necessary to choose the right materials for the future entertainment area. Quality parts are the key to the durability of any design. When constructing a playground, there should be no doubt at all about their reliability. Each building material, regardless of purpose and type, must be certified, meet all safety standards. To equip the gaming zone on the street, the following materials are used:
Site selection
The most budgetary type of coverage for a children's recreation area is lawn grass and river sand. You can play them almost safely. However, natural, pleasant to the touch lawns after rain for some time become unsuitable for use. Also, the shortcomings are replenished with the complexity of cleaning, the presence of insects.
It is much easier to cover the playground with artificial turf. Thanks to modern technology, many types of lawns are made, excluding the appearance of injuries during a fall. The following coatings are most popular:
The main objects of the playground
The arrangement of a playground is a great option to complement the composition of the site. The remoteness of suburban private houses from large parks and entertainment centers makes it simply necessary to build a separate play area right in the yard. Children will enjoy playing outdoors in their own playground.
All children, regardless of age, are interested in outdoor games. But the type of structures for their development will be radically different. A good play area should be filled with various elements that allow you to create without restrictions. No need to come up with activities for children, just build a small dream town, leaving freedom for the imagination.
Sandbox
Mandatory attribute of each playground.Sandboxes are more suitable for babies, so during the construction it is necessary to provide for the further possibility of their transformation. Designs can be closed and open type.
Before starting work on the construction of an open sandbox, you need to choose the most successful place. Then you need to make a small depression in the ground, cover it with oilcloth and knock the frame out of the boards. The tree should be pre-prepared, planed and treated with an antiseptic. An open sandbox design may be the most common with nailed seats, in the form of a car. You can use any material - plywood, plastic, rubber tires and more.
A closed sandbox is characterized by a lid. The main advantage of this element is ease of maintenance, good protection against ingress of debris. The manufacturing method is identical to the open type. The cover is made of two plywood sheets and door hinges. Screw the sash to the side boards.
Children's house
Most children dream of having their own house. They build huts on the street from improvised materials and equip a place of solitude to their liking. But it is much more pleasant to play in a real garden house. Here you can hide, conduct secret research with friends and just relax, enjoying nature. Depending on the type of material used, houses for playgrounds are of the following types:
Slides
It is difficult to imagine a full-fledged playground without a slide. Before choosing a design, safety, durability, and complexity of assembly should be considered. Garden structures are made of plastic, metal, wood.
PVC slides are suitable for children under 5 years old. Miniature lightweight designs are universal. Slopes can be made in the form of pipes, waves, spirals. Due to the good heat capacity, the plastic slide does not overheat in the summer, it maintains a normal temperature in winter. Assembly of elements is very simple, just connect the parts according to the instructions. Of the minuses, fragility and fragility can be noted.
Metal slides are very durable. Even with active use, such a slide can be exploited by several more generations. Under the child, you can adjust the height and length of the descent. The negative aspects include the high thermal conductivity of the material, the need for constant care.
Wooden slides are chosen for many reasons. Natural designs are safe and light. Such slides can be moved from anywhere in the site, kindergarten. You should also consider the possibility of deformation of the material from changes in temperature and precipitation.To maximize the service life, all the details of the wooden slide must be treated with a special tool.
Swing
Traditional swings for the playground are made of metal, wood. The main thing is convenience, safety, the ability of the racks to withstand heavy loads. Garden structures are often complemented by canopies made of wood, polycarbonate, fabric.
Before starting the assembly of the swing, you should determine their location, seasonality, purpose. Large structures will not be appropriate in a small area. Quite miniature designs over time may not support the weight of an older child. With your own hands you can build a mobile or stationary model.
In appearance, they are classified as follows:
Hanging tracks
Useful attribute on any playground. Playing on suspended tracks will be interesting to children from 7 years. It is very important to explain to the child the importance of safety before starting operation. If the elements are pulled high, a mesh should be pulled under them.
Rope devices have a beneficial effect on the development of the child, his coordination. Even if it is not possible to overcome all obstacles the first time, physical development during the game is ensured. Suspension track parts can be round or flat, made of wood, plastic, metal.Homemade designs can be made in any way.
Staircases and climbing slides
Facilities for sports and active games should be on every playground. This is a universal solution to many problems. Such complexes will provide the child with a mobile, interesting leisure, contribute to better health. Children will be able to engage in the outdoor sports field using special equipment.
Stair complexes should be filled with devices for training all muscle groups, coordination, and dexterity. Climbing slides develop endurance, strengthen the abdominal press. Street stairs with a large number of crossbars can be mounted individually in concrete or create a whole group. Between them you can hang rings, horizontal bars.
Playground Safety
The independently constructed sites on its site do not have any requirements and standards. Each parent himself must think about safety and during construction follow the following recommendations.
Game elements on the site for young children, up to 5 years old, should not exceed 2 meters, slides and swings - 1.5 meters. In order not to redo the filling of the recreation area as the child grows up, you can immediately establish a combined platform.
For safety reasons, rubber must cover all steps on the site with rubber. If plastic is present, it must be of high quality. Suspension structures must be firmly bolted. At intervals, the integrity of the fasteners should be checked. The entire perimeter of the playing area should be well lit in the evening.
Self-made wood site
Any child dreams of his corner in the country. It is very simple to give a real fairy tale created by yourself. You should start with planning and drawing up drawings. At the initial stage, the competent layout and the favorable location of all the details of the future complex are important. Provide a type of fence. The method of mounting movable wooden elements.
As a coating, it is better to use river sand or lawn grass. A platform made of natural material will look great on a natural background. If there is no time to wait for the germination of grass, the playing area can be covered with an artificial plastic carpet.
The number and type of elements, their design method depends on the desire and size of the site. First of all, you should build a sandbox. We dig a small pit, equip drainage. Pour gravel to the bottom and ram well. Stakes should be driven in corners; their height above the ground will mean the height of the board fence. Do not make it too high, enough 20 centimeters. We knock down a wooden structure.
Also on the playground, you can build a wooden slide with a house. For the frame, it is better to use a powerful beam. All work must be carried out strictly according to the level. We collect the harness and mount on pre-dug columns. The descent is sealed tightly with transverse trims.
The simplest version of a swing made of wood is counterweight. You can make them very simple. The support frame is assembled from two wooden triangles, with our own hands we place the metal crossbar on which the wooden board will be based.
We build a site from improvised materials
You can build a whole town for a child on your site from simple improvised materials.A huge number of original ideas for such a construction. Having planned a children's zone and having chosen attributes necessary for the child, it is possible to start construction.
A beautiful house can be whipped up from cardboard boxes. Using scissors and scotch tape, cut out the windows, give the necessary shape. For a more durable house, you can use wooden boards, plastic bottles filled with sand.
A great sandbox will come from a car tire. It is necessary to cut off the internal bends, put the bottom with oilcloth and fill it with sand. In the same way you can make a miniature pool. Also from the tires you can build a ladder for running. Tires of different sizes must be stacked, fastened. If you dig them vertically into the ground, you can get an interesting maze that can be decorated with colorful paints.
Conclusion
The construction of a playground on the site is an interesting and fascinating process. It is guaranteed that adults and children will enjoy it. You can use any project and material. By being smart, you can create a real fairy-tale city, from which it will be impossible to pull the child away.